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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.99, 1,322.93 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.99, 1,322.93 and 394.88 is: 592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.99 : 1,322.93 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.99/1,322.93 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.99x = 1,322.93 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.99x = 522,392.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,392.97/881.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.29

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